That Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar’s film 2.0 is currently ruling the box office is no news. The big budget film, which released on November 29, has already become the highest grossing Indian film of 2018 worldwide surpassing the likes of Ranbir Kapoor starrer Sanju and Ranveer Singh’s Padmaavat. With hardly any competition at the BO, 2.0 it seems will create a long list of records. Despite receiving mixed reviews from the critics, filmmaker S Shankar’s latest directorial venture has been applauded for being a visual treat courtesy the amazing VFX used in the film. 2.0 Box Office Collections: Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's Film Grosses Rs 600 Crore Worldwide.

While 2.0 continues to attract the audience at the cinema halls, we list down 5 box office milestones that Rajinikanth and Akshay’s film has quietly achieved so far. 2.0 Box Office Collection Day 8: The Rajinikanth-Starrer Becomes Akshay Kumar's Highest Grossing Film in Hindi.

2.0 has surpassed the lifetime gross collection of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in Chennai. By grossing Rs 19.03 crore in 12 days, the sci-fi film has become All-time No. 1 in the capital city of Tamil Nadu.

2.0 is the highest-grossing Tamil film of all-time in the USA with the running total of 5 million. It has surpassed Kabali’s collection of Rs 4.15 million. In fact, it’s currently the highest grossing Tamil film globally which is a massive milestone.

2.0 is also the eight highest grossing Indian film worldwide only behind blockbusters like Dangal, Baahubali 2, Secret Superstar and few others.

At the UAE box office, 2.0 is the third highest grossing South Indian film of all time after Baahubali 2 and Pulimurugan.

In Singapore, Rajinikanth broke his own opening weekend record of Kabali at the box office. His latest venture 2.0 surpassed Kabali’s collection by minting Rs 7.76 crore in its 4-day opening weekend.

2.0, which also stars Amy Jackson, Sudhanshu Pandey and Adil Hussain, is the first 3D movie which has been shot entirely in India. Reportedly, it’s been made on a budget of Rs 543 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film made till date.

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